TV Show Inspires Southpaw Dog Bed Designer

GAINESVILLE, FL, September 10, 2010

Southpaw, Ltd. owes a lot to the TV show "Frasier". The series helped inspire the Gainesville, Florida based company's launch of a line of fashionable and eco-friendly dog beds. Hand made entirely in the United States, the collection of furniture quality pet beds features sustainable hardwoods, plush fiberfill cushions from recycled soda bottles and trendy, eye-popping fabrics.

"Remember the show 'Frasier?" asked Nancy Hyer, an artist, furniture designer and founder of Southpaw, Ltd. "When Frasier's father comes to live with him, he brings along his well-worn, duct-taped, recliner and places it prominently in the carefully designed penthouse apartment. Frazier is horrified", says Hyer.

After surveying the current dog bed market, Hyer imagined this scene being replayed in homes across the country. Indeed, it was happening in her home. Her beloved 10 year old pet rescue pup, Sparky, was sleeping on a ratty looking cushion in her otherwise fashionable living room. "Sparky loved his old bed, but it stood out like a sore thumb."

"I wanted Southpaw beds to have the same look and quality that you would find in the most exclusive furniture stores", said Hyer, "yet not look like miniature versions of human furniture." It is the stunning and rich wood finishes that make the line a true standout. A labor intense nine-step process, each involving the "hand's on" attention of a craftsman, makes the beds resistant to abuse yet irresistible to touch.

But good looks aren't everything. Comfort and ease of care is also a primary goal for Southpaw. With today's busy families in mind, the cushions are made to be tossed in the washing machine. With styles ranging from the spare lines of an Asian influence, to a breezy coastal look with natural cane accents or raised panels, the beds are available in a number of colors and finishes as well as choices of trendy fabric.

Attention to detail, high-end styling and luscious fabrics make Southpaw a trendsetter in the pet furniture market. Individually hand crafted by artisans in the United States, Southpaw, Ltd. makes durable dog beds from sustainable resources. Designed for your living room, not the landfill¬¬-the ultimate eco-friendly solution. For more information, visit their website at http://www.southpawltd.com.


For more information contact:
Nancy Hyer
(352) 240-4703
info@southpawltd.com